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Re: Negative disgnosis?
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 23:34:27 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for the encouragement--has anyone heard of a DO that is an endo?
At Wed, 17 Sep 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>Your symptoms sound very much like pcos and insulin resistance.
>
>My gyn told me that, yes, the Pill can make a difference in the outcome
>of some tests, one of those tests being the insulin test. Some tips I
>can give you are: When you see the doctor and are ready for some blood
>tests, make sure it is the 6th or 7th day that you are off the pill, the
>end of your period week. And get an early morning appt. so you can get
>some fasting blood tests done.
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>Get these 3 blood tests: Fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and fasting
>c-peptide. If your glucose is normal, and one or both: your fasting
>insulin is 10 or higher or your c-peptide is as little as 1 point high,
>chances are there is an insulin resistance problem present. Don't let
>the doctor try to talk you out of any of this. Look at your own blood
>test results and get a copy for yourself.
>
>Additionally, get the other pcos tests such as testosterone, LH, FSH,
>etc. Get your cholesterol and triglycerides checked again. Insulin
>resistance can be a big culprit in the rise of cholesterol and tri
>levels even with perfect diet and exercise.
>
>Cutting your calories to 800 will probably create a worse problem.
>Instead, cut your carbs and raise your protein and omega 3 fats. The
>book "sugar busters" explains this well.
>
>Yes, acne can be a sign of pcos.
>
>Don't feel bad. I went over 20 years without a proper diagnosis. Then
>when I was diagnosed, it took me 2 more years to find 2 good doctors who
>would listen and give me what I needed, and get me to the point where I
>can say, yaaay, I feel good finally. The best weapon is KNOWLEDGE and
>PERSISTANCE. Make the doctor do what you what him/her to do.
>
>I don't know if it makes a difference that the doctor is a DO or MD,
>just as long as they understand pcos and can give you what you need.
>Although I never heard of a DO Endocrinologist...I thought Endo's had to
>have heaps of education, but maybe I am wrong. Find out what kind of
>doctor you are getting. If it is not an Endo, just a simple DO who is
>like a GP, and you don't feel comfortable with that, then look
>elsewhere.
>
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